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Examine the standard of womans representation in India legislative bodies |
| Answer» The status of women\'s representation in India\'s legislative bodies is as follows:(i) Central Legislature: Less than 10% of its total strength are women.(ii) State Legislature: Less than 5% of its total strength are women.(iii) Panchayati Raj: One-third of the seats are reserved for women.(iv) India is among the bottom group of nations in the world, in this aspect.(v) Women\'s organizations and activists have been demanding a similar reservation of at least one-third of seats in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies. But the bill to this effect has not been passed. | |